Akers, Ashael, Lauderdale Co, Ala. 1838

I am trying to find information on Ashael Akers who died in Lauderdale County, Alabama about 1838. He was married to Rhoda Pratt, daughter of John Pratt and Frances Arthur. Rhoda and children were on 1850 census in Lauderdale County, Ala.Any help on where they were prior to Lauderdale Co., Ala. would be extremely helpful.